Every year, OSHA puts out a lot of the 10 standards that are most frequently cited. Here’s a list of OSHA’s Top Ten in 2016.Electrical—Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment for General Use is on that 2016 list, and so we’ve got some online electrical wiring safety training resources for you here–plus more.

Many of the same standards appear on the list again and again, year after year. As a result, we’ve pulled together a series of blogs to help you train your workers about each of the ten most cited standards. In this one, as we said, we’ve got lots of information about electrical wiring, and lots of online electrical wiring training materials for you.

Let us know if you’ve got some other resources you’d suggest. The comments field awaits your input.

Before you dig into the information about electrical wiring training below, feel free to check out our short sample video that demonstrates a few highlights of our online safety and health courses.

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The Need for Online Electrical Wiring Training

As the OSHA citation data below shows, we’ve got a lot of work to do to in terms of working with electrical wiring more safely. Training’s not the whole solution, but it can clearly contribute. We recommend using online electrical wiring courses along with other forms of electrical wiring training in a blended learning solution for the most effective electrical wiring safety training.

Here’s a look at the OSHA electrical wiring citation data (this standard was #9 on the 2016 list):

Total violations– 1,937, a BIG drop from the 2015 total of 2,624.

Ranking in previous year– #8 (one lower than this year–this was a big drop and bears some scrutiny)

Top five sections cited–

1910.305(g)(1)(iv) Flexible cords and cables not used as substitute for fixed wiring of a structure, 338 citations

1910.305(g)(2)(iii) Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws, 302 citations

1910.305(b)(2)(i) All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings shall be provided with covers identified with the purpose, 250 citations

What about NIOSH? Do they offer electrical safety resources too?

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Jeffrey Dalto is an Instructional Designer and the Senior Learning & Development Specialist at Convergence Training. He's worked in training/learning & development for 20 years, in safety and safety training for more than 10, is an OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer for General Industry OSHA 10 and 30, has completed a General Industry Safety and Health Specialist Certificate from the University of Washington/Pacific Northwest OSHA Education Center, and is a member of the committee creating the upcoming ANSI Z490.2 national standard on online environmental, health, and safety training.